inspires

VERB

encourage, stimulate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affect animate arouse cause embolden excite galvanize get hearten impress influence instill motivate produce provoke spark spur stir sway touch trigger

STRONG

carry commove elate endue enkindle enliven exalt exhilarate imbue infect inflame inform infuse inspirit invigorate occasion quicken reassure strike urge

WEAK

be responsible for fire up give impetus give one an idea give rise to set up start off work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm deaden depress discourage dissuade halt leave alone lull please quiet stop

STRONG

dishearten dull enervate lose

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inspires

Volunteer Chelsea Johnson said she hoped the project inspires more people to become interested in astronomy once the site open.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The countryside inspires a floral motif that is still “Bridgertized” but reminiscent of a famous author from this period.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

The segment ends on a starkly moving note when a visit to the Anne Frank House inspires an unexpected epiphany.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

To me personally, Salah inspires strength, patience and belief.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

At the moment it inspires me, if not with love, at least with confidence.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier